Reviews of Chaco Culture National Historic Park, Gallo Campground

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May 2014 -
$15.00

Paid $7.50 with Golden Age. Road still very rough washboard dirt. Recommend that you make reservations using http://www.recreation.gov/. Host did NOT have all reserved signs posted. No potable water at CG, but available at nearby Visitor Center (new in 2012). Clean bathrooms with flush toilets, no hot water. All sites have tables and firepits, and plenty of open space. RV drives are gravel and not level. Tent-only area is secluded and inviting. Verizon works with 1 bar. Breezy to windy all the time. Stunning views of Fajada Butte in early morning sun. The park now has superb well-trained volunteers leading scheduled walks at several locations. - dave3114

Apr 2014 -
$7.00

The last 4 miles of the 21 miles of dirt road into Chaco is really bad. We saw a rental motor home buried up to it's axles after getting too close to the shoulder so be prepared. The campground fills up even at midweek so a reservation is wise if you want to spend over night here. The campground is primitive but there are flush toilets and drinking water available at the visitor center. There is a lot to explore and lots of good walking trails, some of which are available for pets on a leash. - Two old birders

Sep 2013 -
$5.00

Rate is with senior pass. Chaco is a remarkable place and it's great to be able to camp here and stay longer than during daylight hours, even if it is a simple dry campground with few facilities. It's wonderful to awaken, watch the first rays of sun hit Fajada Butte, see the cliff by the campground turn to gold, and camp by ancestral Puebloan ruins and petroglyphs. Host wasvery friendly and gave us some great firewood. Sites are somewhat un-level, so get there in time to pick one you like. Nice picnic table and in-ground grill. Loved it and would return to this special park any time. - NC Writer